FAA Revises Mechanic Testing "What's New" Document

Each February and June, the FAA releases a revised sample exam as representation of the current mechanic written test. The agency supplements the sample with an explanation of any revisions made to the test bank. The latest sample exam and "what's new" document is available at www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_questions/.

The February "what's new" document indicated that no changes were made to the test bank. In March, after inquires from industry, the agency released a revised "what's new," communicating the following changes:

• Knowledge test questions covering the new 14 CFR part 23 rule that went into effect on August 30, 2017 will be developed for future versions of the AMT General Knowledge Exam.
• AMT applicants should be prepared to be tested on Helicopter Aerodynamics on the AMT General Knowledge Exam.
• AMT applicants taking the AMT General Knowledge Exam should be prepared to be tested on the following topics: 14 CFR part 1, coil inductor construction, human errors, maintenance manual documentation, and special flight permits.
• AMT knowledge test applicants should be prepared for calculations that require interpolation.

Aviation Supplies and Academics, Inc. (ASA) publishes specific changes made to sample exams for each test roll. That analysis can be found at www.asa2fly.com/FAA-Knowledge-Exams-W22C162.aspx.

The council continues to work through the ACS working group to ensure a documented and transparent process for creating, vetting and revising test bank questions. The FAA is currently utilizing the ACS to review and edit the test bank. ATEC Treasurer and Embry-Riddle University Aviation Maintenance Science Department Chairman Chuck Horning is the industry representative on that review board.

Members are encouraged to provide feedback on student experiences while the test bank undergoes revision to coincide with the new ACS. Send comments to atec@atec-amt.org.